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£40/ adult

The Complete Loch Ness Experience

Will you go in search of the famous monster beneath the loch

The Complete Loch Ness Experience

From Inverness

4.9/5

Duration:

1 day

Led by:

Expert local guide

Group size:

Max 16 people

Travel by:

Mini Coach

Your story begins...

No one can resist the mythical Loch Ness: its beauty evokes a sense of wonder, while its monstrous depths are legendary. On this tour, you explore all of it. You can enjoy incredible views from a cruise, learn about the historic ruins of Urquhart Castle, and experience the less frequented south roads of the loch. Even if the monster doesn't appear, we assure you that your storytelling driver-guide will bring this loch to life with intriguing tales and history.

What you'll experience

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Urquhart Castle

This site has weathered 500 years of conflict. Its ruins stand today as a reminder of days long past.

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Loch Ness

This place needs no introduction! Take to the waters to hunt the infamous Nessie.

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Dores

Visit a village blessed with sublime views across Loch Ness.

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Fort Augustus

Built around a canal, this village is a great photo stop on the edge of Loch Ness.

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Falls of Foyers

“Among the healthy hills and ragged woods, the roaring Foyers pours his mossy floods” - Robert Burns.

Includes

  • Expert Local Guide
  • Travel in Luxury 16 Seat Mini Coach
  • Off the Beaten Track Locations
  • 44lbs (20kg) Luggage Allowance

Optional Extras

  • Loch Ness boat trip & visit to Urquhart Castle

Excludes

  • Flights, Transfers and Accommodation
  • Food & Drink
Day 1
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Pick up time: 9.30am

Location: Inverness Pick Up, Bus stop next to Inverness Cathedral, Ardross Street, Inverness, IV3 5NS

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Morning

Shores of Loch Ness

Calling all Monster Hunters – it's time for another adventure and, this time, we're going after one of the world's most elusive legendary creatures. The Loch Ness Monster. Nessie. The unofficial mascot of Scotland. Both an enigmatic story and a beloved friend. Fact or fiction, the question has plagued us for hundreds of years – is Nessie real? Now it's time to decide for yourself as we head to the shores of the famous Loch Ness. But this day tour will allow you to discover more than just if the legend is true, you'll discover all the marvellous views and (other) secrets of this dark body of water.

Mid Morning

Dores and Falls of Foyers

Your guide takes you down the road less travelled to Dores, on the eastern side of the loch. This tiny village boasts a beach with the most striking vista of Loch Ness and the Great Glen rift valley. Get your camera ready for your first photos of the mysterious waters and potential monster sightings. Just a short drive away is your next stop, the forest community of Foyers. Here, you can walk downhill through native pine trees to see the hidden-away Falls of Foyers. This stunning waterfall was a favourite spot for Robert Burns, and if you're lucky, you may spot a dashing red squirrel.

Afternoon

Invermoriston, Drumnadrochit for lunch, Urquhart Castle and cruise on Loch Ness

After a twisty drive through forested landscape, we arrive at Invermoriston, where you can take a short walk to an old summerhouse with views of the river Moriston. With appetites building after a morning of exploration, we stop in the charming village of Drumnadrochit for lunch.

Keep your eyes peeled for the monster as we continue along the banks of Loch Ness, also home to Urquhart Castle. This time-worn stronghold has witnessed some of the most dramatic chapters in Scottish history. Walk the grounds of the castle and listen to the echoes of battles reverberating in the ancient walls. And then enjoy getting closer to the mystery on an optional hour-long cruise of the loch.

From 1st April 2026, lunch will be in Fort Augustus

Early Evening

Dochgarroch to Inverness

Once you're back on shore, you hop back on the mini-coach and continue to coast along the lengths of Loch Ness as you try to collect your thoughts. Are you a believer? What was that ripple in the water you spotted from the boat? How can you get your own castle like Urquhart? All important questions to ponder as we journey back to Inverness where we arrive in the early evening.


You return to Inverness at approximately 5.15pm.

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